Who are we ?
better with water is an international solidarity association, become one of the recognized actors in the local management of access to water in urban slums.
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1 out of 3 peoplevivra dans un bidonville d’ici 2050
Improving the living conditions of these populations is a central challenge for the coming decades.
For better with water, this mission is part of a broader vision. Beyond managing access to water, we work towards urban integration, highlighting a running water service and the involvement of the entire community as key elements.
These initiatives play a fundamental role in improving the living conditions of the most vulnerable populations.
Ensure permanent access to a reliable domestic water service, firefighting and disaster risk reduction, hygiene training and community empowerment, as well as developing other essential community based services according to the people’s needs and capacities.
Carry out systemic diagnostics on waste management and sanitation. Develop initiatives according to the context and the resources available, preferably with the support of communities and local authorities.
Mobilise and involve all partners for the implementation of projects with a high social impact, which are over time economically viable and self-sufficient.
better with water :18 years of action
Valérie Dumans and Philippe de Roux, the co-founders, met in 1998 in the Philippines while working together on the UPLiFT social programme, initiated by the NGO Inter Aide.
It was through sharing the daily lives of slum dwellers that they became aware of the realities of water access: its poor quality and its excessive cost, which trap families further in a cycle of poverty.
Eau et Vie was founded in 2008 as a result of this insight, and became better with water in 2023.
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an ngorecognized internationally
A reference organization
The innovation and strength of BWW’s model have made it a leading organization, highlighted as a case study in several reports (Asian Development Bank, NGOs, Open Society, etc.) and at international events, such as Singapore International Water Week, to which BWW was invited.
The relevance of its actions has also been recognized by international awards, such as the Zayed Sustainability Prize, which was awarded to BWW during COP28 in December 2023.
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our presencein the world
Since our creation in 2008, we have already taken action in 34 slums in 2 countries.
Together, let’s enable more people to benefit from good living conditions!
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